St. Maries Settles With KEA

As one legal matter is resolved, another may begin. The St. Maries city council is one step closer to resolving threatened litigation by Kootenai Environmental Alliance. However, the council convened in executive session to discuss possible litigation concerning the water treatment plant. At Monday’s meeting, the council voted 4-1 to approve a resolution to allow Mayor Harry Grubham to sign the settlement agreement between the city and KEA. The approved resolution also will allow Celia Sibert, city treasurer, to write a check for $3, 647.50 payable to KEA for attorney fees. KEA filed suit against the city of St. Maries in July. Through its attorneys, Bricklin & Newman LLP, the group sent the city a letter alleging the city had not met permit requirements before discharging wastewater into the St. Joe River/ Summer Williams , St. Maries Gazette-Record. More here.

Question: Are you glad/unhappy that KEA serves as a watchdog re: region’s environmental issues?